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Folliculitis

Management of hair follicle inflammation.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Dermatology
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Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based Danish Guidelines for the Treatment of Malassezia Folliculitis
National
Management of folliculitis decalvans: The EADV task force on hair diseases position statement
National
PCDS Clinical Guidance: Folliculitis – an overview
National
Position statement: Recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of Malassezia folliculitis (EADV)
National
2022 AAFP/AAHA Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
Local
2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (IDSA)
Local
Evidence-based Danish Guidelines for the Treatment of Malassezia Folliculitis
Local
Guidelines for the diagnosis and antimicrobial therapy of canine superficial bacterial folliculitis (World Association for Veterinary Dermatology)
Local
Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: 2014 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Local